I was just talking to a friend who reads my blog (although she has not officially made herself a follower, you know who you are) and she made a comment to me regarding my quest to clean and clutter free bliss. She said "Chris, your house doesn't have to be perfect. You have 3 kids, you can't live in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine."
This gave me pause. I had to think about this one. Is that what I am trying to achieve? My two favorite magazines are Southern Living and Traditional Home. Am I flipping through the pages, subconsciously dreaming of my home to look perfect?
NO
I am not striving for perfection. I have faults (many of them) and if I was going for perfection, I would be one of those freaky women on Wife Swap who spends HOURS each day cleaning. The Bree Van de Kamp that has replaced Donna Reed for the 21st century. Not at all. I have just realized how being more organized is so good for my mental health. And my families. When chaos ensues in the clutter, my family and myself are off balance. Everything is cluttered in our home and lives and I truly believe we are not as happy and well functioning.
Steve told me once that he is in a better mood when he comes home from work and the house is clean. He is even in a good mood coming home from work knowing that the house is clean and clutter free.
When our home is picked up, the whole vibe of the family is different, better, a bit more relaxed. It just happens. THIS is what I am striving for. Do I think that all the planets will now align and there will be peaceful harmony in my universe always? Of course not. But it seems to me that making that extra effort to keep up with things does make a big difference.
So...this is my goal. A better functioning family that has a little less chaos.
*These pics are how my main living area looks as I was writing this. Not perfect, but good.
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